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Rani to lead Indian women’s hockey team at Commonwealth Games

March 14, 2018 strong

Ace striker Rani Rampal will captain an 18-strong Indian women’s team, while experienced goalkeeper Savita will shoulder the duties of vice-captain at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Hockey India said today. The Indian team has been grouped in Pool A along with Malaysia, Wales, England and South Africa at the multi-sport event scheduled to begin on April 4. India will begin their campaign on April 5 against Wales. 27-year-old Savita, who is making a return to the team after having been rested for the recently concluded tour of…

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British scientist Stephen Hawking dies at his home aged 76

March 14, 2018 strong

Stephen Hawking, the legendary British theoretical physicist who explored the mysteries of the universe from his wheelchair and went on to become an inspiring figure globally, died today at his home in Cambridge. His family said that Hawking, 76, died peacefully in his home near Cambridge University, where he did much of his ground-breaking work on black holes and relativity. Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man…

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UP LS bypolls: SP leading in Gorakhpur, Phulpur

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Samajwadi Party candidates were leading in Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh after initial rounds of counting for the parliamentary by-elections, officials said In the prestigious Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat, the home turf of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP’s Upendra Dutt Shukla was trailing behind Praveen Nishad of the SP by over 1,500 votes at the end of third round of counting Gorakhpur district magistrate Rajeev Rautela, who is also the returning officer, announced that after the third round of counting, Nishad polled 44,979 votes against 43,457…

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Finance Bill to be taken up in Lok Sabha at noon

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The Lok Sabha will take up the Finance Bill as well as the Appropriation Bills this noon, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan announced today amid noisy protests by members of opposition and some NDA constituents in the House. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan agreed with the views of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar that the guillotine (end of discussion on various demands for grants), the Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bills be taken up at 12 noon instead of 5 pm. Kumar said the government has been making efforts to run the House for…

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‘Haider’ actor Narendra Jha dies at 55

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Noted film and television actor Narendra Jha, best known for his performance in films such as “Raees”, “Kaabil” and “Haider”, died today after a heart attack, according to the family. He was 55. The actor died at his farmhouse in Wada. “Yes, he has passed away. He got heart attack today early morning while he was at his farmhouse. He was here because he was not keeping well,”. Jha began his acting career on TV with hit shows like “Shanti”, “Ithihass”, “Captain House”. The actor gradually moved to films but…

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Gold rises on global cues, jewellers’ buying

March 14, 2018 strong

Gold rallied by Rs 65 to Rs 31,515 per ten gram at the bullion market today on firm global trend and pick-up in buying by local jewellers. Silver also moved up by Rs 60 to Rs 39,560 per kg due to increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said sentiment got a boost after gold edged higher overseas on a weaker dollar following US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s sudden dismissal and after consumer price data pointed towards a path of gradual hikes in US interest rates. Globally,…

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SBI reduces charges on non-maintenance of minimum balance

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The State Bank of India today reduced its charges on non-maintenance of an average monthly balance (AMB) in savings account by up to 75 per cent, effective April 1. The charges for non-maintenance of AMB for customers in metro and urban centres have been reduced from a maximum of Rs 50 per month plus goods and services tax (GST), to Rs 15 per month plus GST. The above revision will benefit 25 crore bank customers. For semi-urban and rural centres, the charges have been reduced from Rs 40 per month…

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Assam govt proposes insurance scheme for journalists

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Assam Government has proposed an insurance scheme for journalists and their families in the budget for 2018-19. Presenting the budget in the assembly yesterday, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “I have earmarked a budgetary allocation of Rs 63 crore in 2018-19 for the (Information and Public Relations) Department (that would implement schemes for journalists). The New Journalist Insurance Scheme would ensure security and protection of the journalists and their families, he said. The minister said he has made necessary provision for media fellowship for pursuing higher studies in…

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तीन अरब लोगों के चहेते बने आमिर खान, भरोसा नहीं है तो देख लें ये हैरान करने वाले

March 13, 2018 strong

पिछले कुछ साल में आमिर खान ने साबित कर दिया है कि सिर्फ भारत में ही नहीं बल्कि पूरे विश्व मे उनका बोलबाला है. इसिलए भारत के साथ-साथ चीन में भी आमिर के प्रशंसक अनगिनत है. चीन में 1.4 अरब और भारत में 1.35 अरब की जनसंख्या के साथ, बिना किसी शक के आमिर खान दुनिया के सबसे बड़े सुपरस्टार बन गए है. आमिर की पिछली तीन फिल्में पीके (2014), दंगल (2016) और सीक्रेट सुपरस्टार (2017) दुनियाभर में सबसे ज़्यादा कमाई करने वाली टॉप पांच फ़िल्मों में शामिल है. इसके…

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शुरुआती कारोबार में रुपया नौ पैसे सुधरा

March 13, 2018 strong

मुद्रास्फीति आंकड़ों के उम्मीद से बेहतर रहने के चलते शुरुआती कारोबार में डॉलर के मुकाबले रुपया आज नौ पैसे सुधरकर64.95 पर खुला. इसके अलावा विदेशी पूंजी के सतत निवेश के बीच निर्यातकों की ओर से डॉलर की थोड़ी बिकवाली से भी रुपया सुधरा है. मुद्रा कारोबारियों के अनुसार अन्य विदेशी मुद्राओं के मुकाबले डॉलर के मजबूत रहने से रुपये में यह तेजी थम गई. कल रुपया13 पैसे सुधरकर65.04 पर बंद हुआ था. उल्लेखनीय है कि जनवरी में औद्योगिक उत्पादन की वृद्धि दर7.5% रही है, इससे भी रुपया को समर्थन मिला.